A twin for smaller boots and shorter lengths: the Slaylok brings Prior’s freestyle idea into a narrower, softer design. It targets women who want to keep switch turns and playful riding in their touring days.
Is the Prior Slaylok Split 26/27 right for you?
26/27 season guide: the version currently offered by the manufacturer.
Which type of splitboarder does it suit?
Freestyle splitters with smaller feet and lighter body weight. You want switch turns and natural features without needing a broad shape. The Slaylok suits that search. Its narrower twin shape and shorter sizes are the relevant arguments, not a women’s graphic.
What does the shape offer on the descent?
Its symmetrical outline separates it from the directional Brandywine. Prior specifies a tighter radius and an adapted freestyle flex. The useful question is fit: with smaller feet, a narrower board can reduce the distance involved in rolling onto the edge. That does not mean every woman should choose the shortest size. Weight, speed and support for landings still belong in the decision.
What should you consider on the skin track?
Suitable width matters on the skin track as well as downhill. Ask for actual measurements in your preferred length rather than choosing a broad men’s board solely for a supposedly superior carbon layup. Different constructions are available in the configurator anyway. If your usual days involve long tours and mixed snow with little switch riding, compare the Brandywine before making a material decision.
How do you choose the right size and setup?
Available lengths are 144, 147, 150, 153 and 156 cm, extending much further down than the Wildcard. That does not automatically make it junior equipment for children: rider weight, boot size and construction still need to match. For larger boots, the broader Wildcard may be more suitable even at a similar overall length.
Configuration is part of buying a Prior. The shown figure is the starting price; XTC Carbon, particular connectors, topsheets, bases or other requests can change the total. Prior claims an average saving of around 500 grams against Quad-glass. That is a general manufacturer figure, not a weight prediction for your individual size.
Choose shape, length and width first, then construction and connectors that suit your binding interface. A custom graphic does not automatically change flex. For a Canadian order, confirm lead time, shipping and the full delivered amount for your country. A euro display establishes currency, not European warehouse stock or a final price including every import cost.
How should boots, bindings and board work together?
Choose a binding size that holds your boot properly. A small foot in an oversized binding loses some of its edging advantage. Combine that with heel hold and a highback matched to your weight rather than automatically choosing maximum stiffness.
If most of your touring is conventional forward riding, compare the Brandywine. For frequent switch riding, the twin concept remains the defining difference.
Read more about matching the components in our Splitboard Gear Guide.
Which test experience helps you choose?
We have not yet tested the Prior Slaylok Split ourselves. The advice on this page is based on manufacturer information and the principles in our Gear Guide. We therefore cannot yet describe the feel of this exact board from personal riding experience.
On a demo, we would focus on the points discussed above for your riding style: can your boots put enough pressure on the edge, does the board remain comfortable to move after a longer climb, and does the size work when the snow becomes heavier lower down? Use your usual boots where possible and compare a suitable length.
What has changed since 25/26 and earlier models?
Prior currently sells this shape through its custom configurator without unambiguously assigning model year 26/27 on the product page. This is our guide for the 26/27 season, not a claim of a newly developed annual version. Compare older offers by length, width, Quad or XTC construction and installed hardware; a different price or custom graphic alone does not establish a changed shape.
Earlier model page in the archive: Prior Slaylok 14-15.
Which other current boards fit your riding style?
Compare Prior Brandywine Split and Prior Wildcard Split. The shape and usage differences are discussed above. For a demo, similar sizing, your own boots and a familiar stance help more than comparing random available lengths.
FAQ: What should you know before your first tour?
Slaylok or Brandywine for women?
The Slaylok is symmetrical and more focused on freestyle and switch. The Brandywine follows a directional freeride brief. Start with riding style and suitable width; these are separate shapes rather than different graphics on the same board.
Which Prior Slaylok Split size should I choose?
Currently listed sizes are 144, 147, 150, 153, 156. Available lengths are 144, 147, 150, 153 and 156 cm, extending much further down than the Wildcard. That does not automatically make it junior equipment for children: rider weight, boot size and construction still need to match. For larger boots, the broader Wildcard may be more suitable even at a similar overall length.
What hands-on test experience is available?
We have not yet tested the Prior Slaylok Split ourselves. Our assessment is based on manufacturer information and our Gear Guide. We do not assign our own riding scores to it.
Which current alternatives should I compare?
Prior Brandywine Split and Prior Wildcard Split are the relevant comparisons discussed on this page. Choose shape, boot fit and your usual tours first. A different construction level becomes useful after those basics fit.
Which boots and bindings suit this board?
Choose a binding size that holds your boot properly. A small foot in an oversized binding loses some of its edging advantage. Combine that with heel hold and a highback matched to your weight rather than automatically choosing maximum stiffness.
Is this a new construction for 26/27?
Prior currently offers the shape without an unambiguous 26/27 model-year label. This is our seasonal guide. The actual configuration matters more than the year alone.
Which sizes and specifications are available?
These are manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements. The current configurator does not provide a complete public dimensional table. Confirm waist, effective edge and rider-weight range directly with Prior before ordering.
Which measurements and sizes does the manufacturer specify?
| Length (cm) | Profile |
|---|---|
| 144 | Hybrid |
| 147 | Hybrid |
| 150 | Hybrid |
| 153 | Hybrid |
| 156 | Hybrid |
Where do the information and images come from?
Current product information, price and product images: Prior Slaylok Split – manufacturer page. Checked 15 October 2026. Photographs and size charts are provided by the manufacturer. Our own and historical test experience is described in the test section and assigned to the relevant boards.
What does the board look like? (2 photos)
